Senior Audit Associate – Tribal & Public Sector Focus

Grinding Rock CPA; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinding Rock CPA is hiring an Audit Senior Associate to support audit work, primarily with tribal governments and state entities. This hybrid role near San Diego or Sacramento involves leading audit fieldwork, preparing financial statements, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 3 to 5+ years of audit experience, and familiarity with governmental accounting. The firm values technical quality and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Experience working with tribal governments or state/local governments.
• Understanding of governmental and fund accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead day‑to‑day audit fieldwork for financial statement audits.
• Prepare draft financial statements and related audit support.
• Supervise and coach associates and interns.

Skills

Financial statement audit fieldwork

Clear written and verbal communication

Strong Excel skills

Internal control testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Grinding Rock CPA is hiring an Audit Senior Associate to support audit work, primarily with tribal governments and state entities. This hybrid role near San Diego or Sacramento involves leading audit fieldwork, preparing financial statements, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 3 to 5+ years of audit experience, and familiarity with governmental accounting. The firm values technical quality and collaboration.